Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
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Slide Pads
Visually inspect the scissors arm slide pads (refer to
Figure 8.15). The slide pads must be free to move with-
out obstruction. There is one slide pad on each side of
the chassis.
Figure 8.15 – Scissors Arm Slide Pads
Raise the platform from the lower controls to visually in-
spect the slide pads underneath the front of the platform
(refer to Figure 8.16).
Figure 8.16 – Platform Slide Pads
There is one slide pad on each side of the platform. The
slide pads must be in good condition and free to move
without obstruction.
Fasteners
Visually inspect all fasteners to see that none are miss-
ing or loose.
Pay particular attention to all of the bolts, nuts, roll pins,
collars, and snap rings that connect the scissors arms.
They should all be present, tight, and not damaged in
any way.
Upper Control Station
Inspect the platform and upper controls only if all func-
tions operated properly from the lower controls.
Guardrail System
The guardrail system (refer to Figure 8.17) includes the
top rail, mid rail, toeboards, and the entry gate.
Figure 8.17 – Guardrail System
Inspect all components of the guardrail system. The rails
and toeboards must all be in place and free of any dam-
age or deformation. Visually check the rail and toeboard
welds for cracks. All bolts, nuts and pins fastening the
guardrails in place must be present and not show any
signs of looseness.
Inspect the entry gate to be sure that it is securely pinned
in place and is not deformed in any way. Inspect the
safety chain to be sure it is present and securely fas-
tened to the gate. The chain, and the hook and eye that
secures it to the gate, must be free of damage and defor-
mation that may prevent it from functioning properly. In-
spect the pin that secures the gate to the rail. Make sure
the gate is secure when it is closed.
Platform Extension
A pin on each side of the platform secures the extension
deck to the main platform deck. The pin is connected to
a handle mechanism to release the extension deck.
Caution
The extension deck is free to move when the pins
are disengaged. Make certain the pin is engaged
when the deck is extended in the working position
and when it is stowed.
Inspect the handles and pins (refer to Figure 8.18) to
ensure that they operated properly and secure the exten-
sion deck. Hold the handles downward to release the
pins and to extend the platform. Extend the platform while
checking for proper operation.
Extend the platform and inspect the weldments for defor-
mation and damage. Visually check the platform welds
for cracks.
Slide Pad
Top Rail
Mid Rail
Toeboard
Entry Chain
Slide Pad
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